Carpet

Mauve, red, green mercerised cotton 'shawl' design. Hand knotted. Large inner field with a design of concentric Boteh, with a gold floral frame. Enclosed by wide floral borders, a pale green outer border and lilac guard stripes. Finished at each end with multicoloured fringe. 'KASHMIR' woven into design in centre. Ex P & O passenger/cargo liner 'S.S. Kashmir' 1915-1932.

Object Details

ID: TXT0101
Collection: Textiles
Type: Carpet
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Kashmir 1915 ?
Date made: ca.1920
People: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2362.2 x 4419.6 mm
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